Handing the "Sharing your Tears of Hope..."
Brochure to the Family of Potential Eye & Tissue Donors

Note Card Info

After calling the 1-800-24-SHARE number to determine donor suitability with the donor coordinator.

It is important that when the brochure is given to the family, that it is done in a positive manner. Donation is a personal decision for the family to make. Their decision has nothing to do with you. It is just your responsibility to help the family understand that they have some decisions to make. You should never apologize, or feel bad about bringing up the topic of donation. Most families are very appreciative that you reminded them of their loved ones' decision to donate or not to donate.

Hand the brochure to the family.
Say: "There are several decisions you will need to make."

  1. Have you chosen a Funeral Home?
  2. Would you like an autopsy to be done?
  3. "Your loved one does meet criteria for donation. I would like to give you this brochure which helps explain what might be donated."

Complete the Death Record as required.

 






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